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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309082147 - Mix Bros. Tank Services
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Mix Bros. Tank Services
15962 River Road
Norco, LA 70079
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100556349 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Current Penalty | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100244 A02 III | 01/18/2006 | 01/24/2006 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 16, 2005, Employee #1 was the owner of a company that maintained large storage tanks. As a member of a crew of six employees, he had just completed a vertical lift of a 372,000 pound, 32 feet tall, circular storage tank. To repair the foundation, the storage tank had to be lifted above its foundation. The procedure required the use of twelve hydraulic jacks and steel columns. Once the tank had been lifted to a height of 8 feet, the system of jacks became unstable, and the tank dropped back onto the foundation, crushing Employee #1. He was killed. The cause of his death was asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CAUGHT BY, STORAGE TANK, CRUSHED, FALLING OBJECT, LOST CONTROL, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309082147 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |